Garnet Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

About Garnet

One of the jewel names in use a hundred years ago, for both boys and girls, due for revival along with sisters Ruby and Pearl. But interestingly, Garnet means pomegranate, the fruit who shares a deep red color with the jewel.

As of October 2026, Garnet ranked #11119 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #594 in 1904.

Editor's take: The name Garnet is a boy's name meaning "pomegranate".

Popularity & trends

US popularity — history

US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025

Actual · SSA

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Garnet in pop culture

Garnet Til Alexandros XVII aka Dagger
character in the game "Final Fantasy IX"
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